Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Paul Michael "Mike" Cannon
Dec 12, 2012
Paul Michael "Mike" Cannon of Covington, passed away December 12, 2012, at the age of 66. Mike was very creative. He loved music and art, was a passionate songwriter, and also enjoyed writing poems. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Cannon; his mother and step-father, Kathy Cannon Moore and Bill Moore; and his grandmother, Robbie Smith. Survivors...
Gene Ivey
Dec 9, 2012
Gene Ivey passed away at his home in Covington, December 9, 2012. He was 74 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Ivey was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Essie Ivey, and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Ivey is survived by his wife of 38 years, Penny Ivey of Covington; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle...
Janice Vernon
Dec 4, 2012
Access RoadJanice Vernon of Covington, passed away December 4, 2012, at the age of 64. Janice was a loving mother and grandmother, loved animals, and enjoyed traveling to the beach. She will be missed by her family and friends. Janice was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Russell Vernon; and her mother, Bernice Irene Jenkins. Survivors include her daughters...
John Robert "Bob" Dempsey
Dec 3, 2012
John Robert "Bob" Dempsey of Covington, passed away December 3, 2012, at the age of 63. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing. A man of many words, he was a loving husband, wise father and proud grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Lewis Dempsey, and brother, Charles Louis Dempsey.Surviving are his wife, Karen Dempsey; sons, John Robert...
Hans Rainer Schramm
Dec 1, 2012
Access Road Hans Rainer Schramm, of Covington, passed away December 1, 2012, at the age of 55. Mr. Schramm worked as a machine operator for 32 years. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding his motorcycle and kayaking. He also loved listening to rock and roll music. He was...
Mary Jacqueline Rutherford
Dec 1, 2012
Mary Jacqueline Rutherford, of Covington, passed away December 1, 2012, at the age of 89. Ms. Rutherford was the owner of Rutherford Insurance Agency. She loved working. She also enjoyed traveling, camping and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Christine Rutherford. A Cryptside Service for Ms. Rutherford will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 11:30...
Bobby L. Smith,
Nov 30, 2012
Access Road Bobby L. Smith, Sr., of Covington, passed away November 30, 2012, at the age of 82. Mr. Smith worked for White's Department Store for 37 years and Cohen's Department Store for over 10 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He was loved dearly by his family and friends, and highly...
Jewel L. Shelton
Nov 30, 2012
Access Road Jewel L. Skelton, of Covington, passed away November 30, 2012, at the age of 89. She loved helping and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed going to church and growing flowers. Mrs. Skelton is preceded in death by first husband, Fred A. Wilson and second husband, Bill Skelton; great-grandson, Anderson Curtis; and parents David Carl...
Geraldine Jolley
Nov 27, 2012
Geraldine Jolley of Covington, passed away November 27, 2012, at the age of 74, after a short battle with liver cancer. Mrs. Jolley had her own cleaning business, but also worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart and a deli attendant at Kmart. She loved the Lord, and enjoyed fellowshipping and getting to know people. She always wanted to help others,...
Joseph "Rip" Repetske
Nov 27, 2012
Access RoadJoseph "Rip" Repetske, 94, of Oxford, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. He was co-owner of Cowan and Cowan Electric Co. until his retirement. Mr. Repetske was a long-time member of Mt Tabor United Methodist Church until its closing. He then found a new church home at the North Covington United Methodist Church. No matter where he attended church, his...
Roscoe (Floyd) Ingram,
Nov 26, 2012
Floyd StreetRoscoe (Floyd) Ingram, Sr., of Covington, passed away November 26, 2012, at the age of 71. Mr. Ingram was a veteran of the United States Army, and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Eula (Ayers) Ingram. Survivors include his wife, Sue Ingram; daughters and son-in-law, Juanita Ingram...
Clara Cooper Bell
Nov 26, 2012
Access RoadClara Cooper Bell of Covington, passed away November 26, 2012, at the age of 94. Mrs. Bell was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was a faithful member of Canaan Baptist Church. She loved birds, flowers, gardening, crocheting, and sewing. She served her Lord through missionary work in Kentucky, as well as working in...
James Arthur Doucette
Nov 25, 2012
James Arthur Doucette of Covington, passed away November 25, 2012, at the age of 78. He graduated from technical school in the field of electrical construction and maintenance. Mr. Doucette joined the U.S. Navy, and proudly served his country as Electrician's Mate Second Class, before being honorably discharged after 4 years. He was recruited by Trans-World Airlines, for Kennedy Space...
William L. Plunkett
Nov 25, 2012
Access RoadWilliam L. Plunkett of Porterdale, passed away November 25, 2012, at the age of 70. Mr. Plunkett retired as a security guard, from Golden State Foods, after 30 years of service. He last attended The Church at Covington, and enjoyed spending time with the youth in the churches he attended. He enjoyed camping, loved his family dearly, and cherished...
Cheryl Fuller East
Nov 24, 2012
Access Road Cheryl Fuller East, of Social Circle, passed away on November 24, 2012, at the age of 45. Mrs. East received her BBA degree in marketing at Georgia College in Milledgeville. However, she was a stay at home mom until her children were teenagers, then she went to work as a special education paraprofessional at Social Circle Primary School. ...
Daniel Lee Hicks
Nov 22, 2012
Access Road Daniel Lee Hicks, of Covington, passed away on November 22, 2012, at the age of 40. He was a graduate of Douglas County High School and attended the University of West Georgia. Daniel's passion was food service, and he loved watching people enjoy the food he had prepared. His nickname was "Chef Dino". He enjoyed fishing and was...
Dan Gee
Nov 21, 2012
Access RoadDan Gee of Covington, passed away November 21, 2012, at the age of 57. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Denise Gee; daughters and son-in-law, Jade and Trey Roberson, Danielle Gee and her fiancé, Gary Harrelson; son, Sean Gee and his fiancé, Carissa Haynes; sisters, Gale Gee, Carol Palazzi; grandchildren, Trista, Elizabeth, and Hayden Roberson, Evan...
Karen "Kiki" M. Pyle
Nov 21, 2012
Karen "Kiki" M. Pyle of Conyers, GA, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2012 at the age of 61. Kiki will be remembered as an amazing wife, the best mother, greatest aunt, friendliest neighbor, spiritual cheerleader, and friend. Surviving are her high school sweetheart of 44 years, Cal Pyle; daughter, Casey K. Pyle; son, Lindsey K. Pyle, all three now...
Susan Clark
Nov 21, 2012
Access Road Susan Clark, of Covington, GA, passed away November 21, 2012, at the age of 56. She was born in LaGrange, GA, and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1974. Susan attended Georgia Southern College before transferring to LaGrange College where she graduated with a BA in Business Administration in 1981. She always worked one or two jobs to...
Marguerite Threadgill Allgood
Nov 17, 2012
Access RoadMarguerite Threadgill Allgood of Oxford, passed away November 17, 2012, at the age of 91. Marguerite was born August 20, 1921, to Andrew Glen Threadgill and Imogene Dean Threadgill, in Macon, Georgia. She grew up in West End Atlanta, and attended Girls High School; and she later graduated from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. Mrs. Allgood taught...
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